Norden, ND is a small town with a population of just over 1,000 people. Despite its small size, it boasts several world-class medical facilities and hospitals. These include the Norden Medical Center, which offers a wide range of medical services ranging from general practitioners to specialists and surgeons. Along with the Norden Medical Center, there are also several other local clinics and hospitals in the area that provide quality healthcare to residents of Norden. The hospitals and clinics work together to ensure the well-being and health of the community by providing comprehensive care for all medical needs. Additionally, the local pharmacies offer reliable drugs for those needing prescriptions, as well as many over-the-counter medications. Needless to say, Norden takes great pride in providing excellent health care services to its citizens.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 24 physicians per 100,000 population in Norden. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Norden area is 88.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
88.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Norden area is 40 (100=best). The US average is 55.
40 / 100
Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Norden area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 87.
90 / 100
The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Norden commutes 17.6 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Norden area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 58.
95 / 100
This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.